Find a Park

The City of Anniston has plenty to choose from when it comes to finding the right park for your recreational and communal needs. Below you will find an alphabetical list of city parks along with their location and respective amenities. Click here to reserve a park or shelter. Please contact the Anniston Parks and Recreation Department at (256) 236-8221 or mbaker@annistonal.gov for more information.

Anniston Sports Complex,356 Summerall Gate RoadLocated on McClellan, this is a recreation destination that offers five lighted baseball/softball fields with restrooms and a concession area, two batting cages, a state of the art track, regulation football field, soccer complex with five fields (two are lighted) and restrooms/concession area, large picnic area with pavilion (with electrical access), duck pond with playground and gazebo, and outdoor basketball courts. These amenities surround the city’s state of the art Aquatic & Fitness Center which houses an indoor swimming area.

Carver Park & Community Center, 720 West 14th StreetThe community center has a gymnasium, two meeting rooms, a computer lab and a full-size kitchen. There is also a public library attached to the center. The adjacent park has lighted outdoor basketball courts, a pavilion with electrical access and a playground. This is also the location of the new Wellness Park which features an outdoor swimming pool operational during summer months, a refurbished 1/6-mile track, pavilion, exercise stations and a lighted walking trail that connects to the new West Anniston Wellness Trail.

Centennial Memorial Park, 1701 Quintard AvenueThis park honors Alabama’s military servicemen and women who gave their lives for their nation in the wars of the 20th century. There are walls of names for World Wars I and II, Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf. Also in 2012, the governor signed the legislation designating Centennial Memorial Park as the “official” location of the Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Iraq and Afghanistan memorials.

Constantine Park, 1501 Constantine AvenueThis newly renovated community park has an outdoor basketball court, playground, picnic area with a pavilion, and a baseball field with covered dugouts.

Hamilton-Ballard Park, 700 Jefferson AvenueThis community park has a large shelter, small soccer practice area, fenced picnic/playground area and a gravel walking track.

James Dunson Park, 1915 Dooley AvenueFormerly known as Cooper Park, this park has been newly renovated and has a fenced outdoor basketball court, playground, benches and a picnic area with pavilion.

John Nettles Park, 214 S. Christine Avenue This park has one shelter for gatherings, a covered entertainment area with electrical access, outdoor basketball court, lighted walking trail, outdoor swimming pool which is opened throughout the summer, playground, baseball field and a restroom facility with attached concession area.

LaGarde Park, 4301 McClellan BoulevardLocated in close proximity to the Anniston Museum of Natural History and Berman Museum, this is an ideal destination for educational field trips and family outings. There are two (2) shelters with restrooms, playground, a pond and walking trails for patron’s use. The future Botanical Gardens will also be accessible in the LaGarde Park area.
*Reservations required for use of the shelters and restrooms.

Lincoln Park, 901 Zinn ParkwayThis park has a large picnic area with two pavilions, two playground areas, volleyball area and ample parking area. This park is ideal for family reunions or community gatherings.

Michael Tucker Park & Chief Ladiga Trail, 6514 Weaver RoadLocated on Weaver Road where the Ladiga Trail connection begins in Anniston, Michael Tucker Park has a bathroom with showers, picnic area with shelter and a parking area for patrons wishing to enjoy the scenic trail. A spacious cabin with fire place, meeting/sleeping area, kitchen, restrooms and recreational area is also located in the park. This is an ideal location for family gatherings and business retreats. Coming in the spring of 2015, there will be a campsite available which will feature 16 primitive camping spaces, grills, a water supply, electricity and fire ring.
*Reservation is required.

Norwood Hodges Community Center & Park, 3125 Spring Valley RoadThe community center has a gymnasium, three meeting rooms and a kitchen. The adjacent park has scenic walking trail, lighted tennis courts, playground and picnic area with shelter.

Norwood Park, 515 West 28th StreetRecently renovated, this park has two fenced outdoor basketball courts, a football/soccer field, fenced baseball field with dugouts and clock, large picnic area with pavilion, large playground, restrooms with attached concession stand and splash pad that is open during summer months.

Pelham Heights Park, 200 Weaver Cave RoadLocated on Weaver Cave Road, this park consists of a lighted softball/baseball field with dugouts and clock, picnic area with shelter, small playground, outdoor basketball court and restrooms with concession area attached.

Randolph Park, 1906 Bancroft Avenue This park has large covered shelter with attached picnic area and restrooms, outdoor basketball court, playground, softball field. Ideal for large community or family gathering.

Wiggins Community Center Park, 2202 West 17th Street Located adjacent to Randolph Park School and Wiggins Community Center, this park has a walking trail, picnic area, playground and pavilion.

Zinn Park, 101 West 14th StreetThis park is located in downtown Anniston adjacent to the Justin Solohub Justice Center, and is home to the Martin Luther King Jr. Pavilion which hosts many community events to include the Annual Model City Music Concerts. The park also boasts an all-inclusive Americans with Disabilities Act playground, pavilions, splash pad and restrooms. The Unity House is also located in the park on the corner of 13th Street and Moore Avenue.